Description of Opioid Crisis, its Extent and How it Affects the Critical Work that Criminal Justice Professionals Do

JSI Vice President Chief Mack Jenkins (Ret.) will delve into the opioid crisis, exploring its current scope and the significant impact it has on the work of the court system. We’ll examine the extent of the crisis, looking at statistics on drug use, overdose rates, and related crimes. We’ll then discuss the challenges faced by court personnel in a landscape shaped by addiction. The presentation will shed light on how the opioid crisis alters caseloads, resource allocation, and overall public safety strategies.